Highlights

Children with Down syndrome between the ages of six and 10 years are invited to participate in a physical activity and motor skill study that is being led by researcher Dr. Meghann Lloyd at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). UOIT has partnered with Special Olympics Canada to learn which factors influence participation by children in physical activity and how they feel about physical activity.

We’re looking to recruit Special Olympics coaches across the country to participate in a research project led by Dr. Dany MacDonald. The assistant professor at University of PEI’s Department of Applied Human Sciences has partnered with Special Olympics Canada to look at the optimal modes of learning, highlight opportunities for professional development and collect feedback on our current NCCP structure and course material.

The Staples “Give a Toonie. Share a Dream” campaign may have come to a close, but the remarkable benefits of this campaign will be felt for a long time in hundreds of communities, everyday across our country.

Special Olympics Canada announced today the names of the 141 athletes, coaches and mission staff who will represent Canada at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Billed as the world’s largest sporting event in 2013, these winter games will be held in PyeongChang, South Korea, also host of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, from January 29 to February 5, 2013.